GEAR Kyoto: Non-Verbal Theater Show Admission Ticket

Watch a story unfold without words, told through movement and spectacle.

GEAR is a 90-minute non-verbal theater show in Kyoto where breakdancing, mime, juggling, magic, projection mapping and LED costumes tell a moving story without dialogue. The intimate 72-seat theater brings you close to the action, and no Japanese is required. Children from age 4 are welcome. The first Saturday matinee of each month welcomes younger children with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend GEAR non-verbal theater show

• Enter intimate 72-seat theater
• Watch 90-minute non-verbal performance
• Experience breakdancing, mime, juggling, magic
• Enjoy projection mapping and LED costumes

The experience

The show runs 90 minutes inside a small theater that seats 72 people, close enough to catch the performers' expressions and the smallest gestures. The story unfolds through movement (breakdancing, mime, juggling, magic) layered with projection mapping and LED costumes that shift the mood from moment to moment. Because there are no words, the narrative reaches you through what you see and feel, which is why the show has drawn over 350,000 guests since it opened. The venue is indoors, so weather doesn't interrupt your plans.

The performance combines traditional stage techniques used in Kabuki with modern lighting and projection technology. Strong light and loud sound are part of the design, and there are scenes with complete darkness: details worth knowing if sensory sensitivity is a factor for you. The theater sits on the third or fourth floor and is reached by stairs. There's no elevator. If you're bringing children under 4, contact the ticket office in advance to arrange seating. Every first Saturday matinee welcomes younger children with proper notice. Primary school children must be accompanied by an adult, with a limit of two children per adult.

Check available dates and showtimes to add GEAR to your Kyoto itinerary. The venue is near public transportation options, and the experience works whether you're visiting as a couple, with friends, or as a family.

What’s included

• Theater admission.
• 90-minute non-verbal performance with breakdancing, mime, juggling, magic, projection mapping and LED costumes.
• intimate 72-seat venue.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00, 14:00, 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Child (7 to 18 years) · Infant (4 to 6 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ART COMPLEX

Is this one for you?Bring a partner, friends or family who want a live performance that doesn't depend on language: the small theater and close sightlines make every gesture and expression land, and the mix of movement, light and sound keeps the story moving without a word spoken.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 18 years); Infant (4 to 6 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the GEAR show in Kyoto?

The show runs 90 minutes from start to finish, an experience long enough to follow a complete story without feeling rushed.

Do I need to understand Japanese to enjoy GEAR?

No, GEAR is entirely non-verbal, so the story unfolds through movement, expression and stage effects. Japanese language is not required.

What kind of performance techniques does GEAR use?

GEAR combines breakdancing, mime, juggling and magic with projection mapping and LED costumes. The stage effects blend traditional Kabuki techniques with modern lighting technology.

Is the theater accessible if I have mobility concerns?

The theater is reached by stairs to the third or fourth floor, with no elevator available. If you use a cane or have mobility questions, contact the ticket office before booking so they can discuss your needs.